{
  "id": 4943455,
  "title": "Tinubu, Wife Pay Glowing Tribute To Vice President Shettima At 60",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/tinubu-wife-pay-glowing-tribute-to-vice-president-shettima-at-60",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T21:29:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/01/tinubu-wife-pay-glowing-tribute-to-vice-president-shettima-at-60/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu celebrated Vice President Kashim Shettima's 60th birthday on September 2, 2026. In his tribute, President Tinubu described Shettima as a brother, trusted ally, valued colleague and patriot who is committed to Nigeria's progress and unity. The President congratulated Shettima's wife, Nana, and family, and praised Shettima's distinguished banking career and remarkable service to Borno State and the nation. President Tinubu commended Shettima for his unwavering dedication to the nation's progress, his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC), and his support for the administration's Renewed Hope Agenda. He acknowledged Shettima's commitment to constitutional governance, democratic institutions, and fostering collaboration among the Federal Government and sub-national entities. President Tinubu also thanked Shettima for his steadfast support and partnership, and expressed confidence in their continued collaboration to achieve meaningful progress in building the Nigeria they envision. Additionally, President Tinubu's wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, expressed her joy in celebrating Shettima's Diamond Jubilee, praising him for his strength, loyalty, commitment, and love for the country. She wished Shettima continued divine health, peace, joy, and happiness on his milestone birthday.",
  "summary": ". President describes him as a brother, trusted ally, valued colleague, patriot with unwavering commitment to nation’s progress and unity Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday paid",
  "key_points": [
    "President Tinubu praised Shettima as brother, ally, colleague, and patriot.",
    "Tinubu's wife, Oluremi, shared joy in Shettima's 60th birthday celebration.",
    "Shettima commended for dedication to Nigeria's progress and APC loyalty."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}